by MHET | Jun 13, 2024 | General Interest
While we have all taken trash pick-up for granted, the State of California has changed all of that. Legislation was passed that has gone into effect and has made significant changes in how we dispose of our trash. Now there are mandatory recycling changes that went...
by MHET | Jun 6, 2024 | Holiday
Here are some notable dates to mark on your calendar this month. June 6: D-Day 80th AnniversaryOn June 6, 1944, United States soldiers and our allied forces landed in Normandy, France in the world’s largest seaborne invasion. This operation began the liberation of...
by MHET | May 30, 2024 | Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does a resident need a permit from HCD to remodel their home, even though all the changes and upgrades are on the inside? A: Homeowners need a permit from the state Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). Only HCD, not local government, may issue...
by MHET | May 23, 2024 | Holiday, Memorial Day
Every major holiday has a symbol associated with it; Valentine’s Day has hearts, Thanksgiving has turkeys, but what is Memorial Day’s? Its symbol is none other than the humble poppy flower, particularly the red poppy. The red poppy first became a symbol of the...
by MHET | May 16, 2024 | Economy
CPI-U stands for Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers. It’s like a big calculator that keeps track of how much prices change for things people usually buy. Imagine if you have a list of your favorite toys and snacks, and you check the prices every month....
